Sheila Collins

Experience

1. Communications

   Lockheed Martin

   Jan 2006 — Present

   Senior Communications Representative Award-winning 11-year tenure as a communications professional holding increasingly responsible positions Human Resources and Culture Transformation Communications Lead | October 2017 - PresentManages communications strategy and activities for a business area. Leads culture transformation communications for robust program to integrate heritage and newly acquired organizations.External and Executive Communications | November 2015 – August 2016 Positioned the firm as the leading federal IT organization via media relations/executive communications during a period of strategic review/merger in order to maintain market value, customer confidence and employee retention. Crafted news releases, media pitches, interview preparation and issues management activities garnering positive press coverage. Developed strategic executive communications/change-management materials and events to demonstrate organization’s stability and progress to a employee base. Executive Communications | September 2013 – November 2015Managed executive communications for a 15-member leadership team supporting a $3-billion Civil-focused line of business. Coordinated employee engagement activities; managed thought leadership campaigns and external speaking engagement schedule to support business strategy; and secured and promoted prestigious executive industry awards aligning with business goals.Program Communications | April 2008 – September 2013Planned and executed integrated communications initiatives to support promotion of strategic initiatives and new business development for multiple $1-billion IT program areas.Employee Communications | July 2007 – April 2008Led internal/employee communications for newly-established business unit.Communications Manager | January 2006 – July 2007Initiated communications program for new business unit generating $1 billion in annual sales, managing a team of four.

Education

• Ohio University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Journalism

  1980 — 1984